Decibel Decibel Testify Chardonnay 2019
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Category | White Wine |
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Brand | Decibel |
Origin | New Zealand, Hawkes Bay |
The latest in our premium Testify range is delicious on release, but those with the patience to cellar will be rewarded in years to come. At present, the nose is a harmony of white nectarine and oak-influenced aromas of miso caramel and charred pineapple. Those who love the aromatic complexity of chardonnay will be in their element with a glass of this to hand. The palate is ripe and rich with a brilliantly resolved acidity that sparkles like the crunch of a flaky salt crystal. The fruit is ever-present with layers of nectarine, pineapple, stewed Granny Smith apples, and the smoky oak wafting through. Chardonnay for the ages.
Vinous
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The 2021 Chardonnay Testify is a rich, soulful style, which feels unadulterated and rather sultry, as if it't just slipping into something more comfortable. Full-bodied and open, it fills the mouth with delectable flavors of nougat, ripe citrus, nectarine and the merest hint of woodsmoke. There's a fine line of acidity coursing through this wine's veins, creating a sense of precision as well as textural tension. So pleasant and moreish.